In Concert Archive 2006

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Nils Lofgren (Part 2): 18th December 2006
Nils Lofgren, although nowadays better known as Bruce Springsteen's guitarist in his E Street band, has had an incredible career in music. From his first recordings with Neil Young on his 'After the Goldrush' to his present album 'Sacred Weapon' Nils has been wowing his fans with his song writing and guitar playing talent. With his concert recorded by RTÉ in Vicar Street on the 6th Nov. this is your chance over the next two weeks to join his legion of fans

Nils Lofgren (Part 1): 11th December 2006
Nils Lofgren, although nowadays better known as Bruce Springsteen's guitarist in his E Street band, has had an incredible career in music. From his first recordings with Neil Young on his 'After the Goldrush' to his present album 'Sacred Weapon' Nils has been wowing his fans with his song writing and guitar playing talent. With his concert recorded by RTÉ in Vicar Street on the 6th Nov. this is your chance over the next two weeks to join his legion of fans

You should be dancing!: (Part 2):4th December 2006
Part 2 of a Bee Gees tribute recorded at the National Concert Hall, Dublin on the 10th June last with vocalists Karl Harpur, Killian Donnelly, Gavin McCaffrey, Nikki Kavanagh, Joanna Brennan and Shelley Buckspan.

The RTE Concert Orchestra, leader Therese Timoney, conducted by Gareth Hudson.

Musical arrangements: Andy O'Callaghan
Sound recording: Mark McGrath and Damien Chennells
Produced for RTE Radio 1 by Mark McGrath

You should be dancing!: (Part 1): 27th November 2006
Part 1 of a Bee Gees tribute recorded at the National Concert Hall, Dublin on the 10th June last with vocalists Karl Harpur, Killian Donnelly, Gavin McCaffrey, Nikki Kavanagh, Joanna Brennan and Shelley Buckspan.

The RTE Concert Orchestra, leader Therese Timoney, conducted by Gareth Hudson.

Musical arrangements: Andy O'Callaghan
Sound recording: Mark McGrath and Damien Chennells
Produced for RTE Radio 1 by Mark McGrath

Swingin' with The Beatles: (Part 2): 20th November 2006
Brian Byrne and his Big Band with new arrangements of the Beatles Songbook. Recorded at the National Concert Hall, Dublin on September 3rd with guest singers Anne Bushnell and Colin Devlin.

Swingin' with The Beatles: (Part 1): 13th November 2006
Brian Byrne and his Big Band with new arrangements of the Beatles Songbook. Recorded at the National Concert Hall, Dublin on September 3rd with guest singers Anne Bushnell and Colin Devlin.

JOHN PRINE (Part 2): 6th November 2006
Part 1 of a concert by American country and folk singer/songwriter John Prine recorded in Ennis, Co. Clare in November last year.

JOHN PRINE (Part 1): 30th October 2006
Part 1 of a concert by American country and folk singer/songwriter John Prine recorded in Ennis, Co. Clare in November last year.

LÚNASA (Part 2): 23rd October 2006
Highly acclaimed traditional music group Lúnasa recorded on the 8th June at the National Concert Hall, Dublin.

Sound by Paddy McBreen and Andrew Kane

LÚNASA (Part 1): 16th October 2006
Highly acclaimed traditional music group Lúnasa recorded on the 8th June at the National Concert Hall, Dublin.

Sound by Paddy McBreen and Andrew Kane

THE FILM MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS (Part 2): 9th October 2006
Well-known themes and tunes composed for the Silver Screen and played by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, leader Mia Cooper, conductor John Wilson.

Recorded at the National Concert Hall, Dublin on August 18 2006.

THE FILM MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS (Part 1): 2nd October 2006
Well-known themes and tunes composed for the Silver Screen and played by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, leader Mia Cooper, conductor John Wilson.

Recorded at the National Concert Hall, Dublin on August 18 2006.

ARLO GUTHRIE (Part 2): 25th September 2006

ARLO GUTHRIE (Part 1): 18th September 2006
Arlo Guthrie was born with a guitar in one hand and a harmonica in the other, in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York in 1947. He is the eldest son of America's most beloved singer/writer/philosopher Woody Guthrie. Arlo Guthrie's career exploded in 1967 with the release of "Alice's Restaurant", whose title song premiered at the Newport Folk Festival helped foster a new commitment among the '60s generation to social consciousness and activism. Arlo went on to star in the 1969 Hollywood film version of "Alice's Restaurant", directed by Arthur Penn.

With songs like "Alice's Restaurant", "Coming into Los Angeles", banned from many radio stations (but a favourite at the 1969 Woodstock Festival); and the definitive rendition of Steve Goodman's "City of New Orleans", Guthrie was no One-Hit-Wonder. An artist of international stature, he has never had a hit in the usual sense.

Over the last four decades Guthrie has toured throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia winning a wide, popular following. In addition to his accomplishments as a musician, playing the piano, six and twelve-string guitar, harmonica, Arlo is a natural-born storyteller, whose tales and anecdotes figure prominently in his performances.

He was joined on stage in Vicar Street by his son and grandson for a great night of music and stories

NELSON RIDDLE (Part 2): 11th September 2006
The sultry, jazz inspired arrangements of Nelson Riddle as immortalised by Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. Performed by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, conductor David O'Rourke. Vocalists Gary Williams and Allan Harris.

Part 2: Recorded at the National Hall, Dublin on 11 August 2006. Sound recording: Mark Dwyer and Andrew Kane. Producer: Peter Browne.

(In association with Nelson Riddle estate)

NELSON RIDDLE (Part 1): 4th September 2006
The sultry, jazz inspired arrangements of Nelson Riddle as immortalised by Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. Performed by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, conductor David O'Rourke. Vocalists Gary Williams and Allan Harris.

Part 1: Recorded at the National Hall, Dublin on 11 August 2006. Sound recording: Mark Dwyer and Andrew Kane. Producer: Peter Browne.

(In association with Nelson Riddle estate)

RAMBLING JACK ELLIOT: 28th August 2006
Recorded at Whelans in Dublin in May

He's spent years of travelling, telling stories and playing tunes for folks. Artists like Bob Dylan and Kris Kristofferson trace their influences back to the songs and stories of Ramblin' Jack.
Well, Jack sure was a hoot to see and hear at Whelans. He told about the time his road manager, Cesar helped drive him to a gig in Denver but he was sorta driving darn slow so Jack had to call in the show 'cause they were still only half past Wyoming when The Denver Show was supposed to start. But Cesar was just being cautious, figuring that the cops might not take too compassionate about speeding seeing it was a dog doing the driving... So Cesar was a good dog and He and Jack safely arrived at a phone booth not quite there yet to call in some stories and songs... Don't miss the chance to hear this legend tell it like it was in story and song.

KARINE POLWART: 21st August 2006
The very talented Karine Polwart scooped Best Album (Faultlines) , Best Original Song (The Sun's Comin' Over the Hill) and the Horizon Award at the 2005 Folk on 2 Awards.
Currently leading her own band and formerly lead singer with Scots-Irish quintet Malinky and a one-time member of Battlefield Band and duo MacAlias, Karine Polwart was on her road to great success when she was voted "Best Scots Singer" at the 2003 Scots Trad Music Awards. Blending passionate stridency with plaintive sensitivity, she has a maturity and breadth of outlook and experience that distinguishes her as one of the most powerful and inventive narrative interpreters of her generation. Recorded in Whelan's in Dublin on 25 June 2006.

TIM O'BRIEN: 14th August 2006
A singer of unusual clarity and originality, a self-taught multi-instrumentalist of rare ability, and an incisive songwriter, Tim O'Brien has, over the last 20 years, made a lasting mark on what some are calling Americana music through his innate musicianship and his wide-ranging tastes. Whether it's the reinterpretation of an old fiddle tune, a revitalized honky-tonk shuffle from the 1950s, or an original, bluegrass-inflected folk song, O'Brien's music feels familiar and comfortable while never lapsing into the predictable. He describes what he's been doing all these years more concisely: making something new out of something old.
Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, with a strong Irish background, Tim is a frequent visitor to Ireland and loves nothing better than exploring his Celtic roots in music. The concert was recorded by RTÉ in Whelan's Dublin in 2005.

DIANNE REEVES: 7th August 2006
Dianne Reeves is perhaps the pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world today. As a result of her virtuosity, improvisational prowess and unique R&B and jazz stylings, Reeves was awarded the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for her three consecutive recordings-a Grammy first in any vocal category.
Reeves was the first singer to ever perform at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and was appointed as the first Creative Chair for Jazz for the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Recently Reeves appeared and performed in George Clooney's "Good Night, and Good Luck," the Academy Award nominated film that chronicles Edward R. Murrow's confrontation with Senator Joseph McCarthy. The soundtrack recording of "Good Night, and Good Luck" provided Reeves her fourth Best Jazz Vocal Grammy in 2006.

IN CONCERT SPECIAL - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Bank Holiday Monday August 7th
The man who is widely known as The Boss. Recorded in May 2006 with the Seeger Sessions Band. This follows on from We Shall Overcome - The Seeger Sessions, Bruce's current release. The concert features the 17 piece band from the album in a glorious mix of New Orleans, folk, blues, gospel and Cajun. Prepare to rock your socks off!
Monday 7 August, 1.30pm

SHARON SHANNON AND FRIENDS: 31st July 2006
Recorded in the Olympia Theatre on April 13 at the start of a nationwide tour Sharon Shannon was joined on stage by her good friends Mundy, Dessie O'Halloran and the Richie Buckley Band for a great night of music and craic. Someone left the stage door open and a certain Jon Kenny made an entrance to add to the occasion.

TOMMY FLEMING: 24th July 2006
Tommy Fleming was born in 1971 in Aclare, County Sligo, Ireland. From an early age Tommy's natural singing talent was on show in local talent competitions and concerts. After finishing secondary school in 1990, Tommy played the local scene with a couple of bands but it was his meeting with composer, Phil Coulter in Westport, County Mayo that changed his career.

Recorded at the National Concert Hall, Dublin last February.

GRETCHEN PETERS: 17th July 2006
Renowned country songwriter Gretchen Peters recorded at Whelans, Dublin on 4th October last.

JIMMIE DALE GILMORE: 10th July 2006
With his warm, warbling tenor voice and folksy, friendly approach to both his music and his audiences, Jimmie Dale Gilmore is an easy guy to like. His music is a rich blend of traditional country, folk, blues, and rock styles, and his lyrics reflect both his philosophical interests and his inherent down-home nature.

MARY BLACK: 3rd July 2006
Mary Black is one of Ireland's best known and most loved singers. Tonight features a recorded performance from the Olympia, Dublin last April.